Mrs. Nella Ruth Boeve's Obituary
Nella (Musch) Boeve, 93, of Muskegon, Michigan, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 25, 2023. Nella was born on January 14, 1930, to Jacob and Ruth (Bouwsma) Musch in Muskegon, Michigan. In 1949, Nella met Norman V Boeve through their mutual love of music. Norman and Nella were married December 30, 1953 and went on to have four children, Timothy (Debra) Boeve, Kathy (John) Dykstra, Jane (Paul) Chovaz , and Jack (Tracy) Boeve. Nella was a faithful wife and devoted mother, raising four children and living in a number of places as a result of Norman’s career, including Michigan, Canada, Missouri, Arizona, Mexico, and Korea. She was always an active member of her church and community wherever they lived. Nella enjoyed singing in the church choir as well as the Sweet Adeline’s choral group, gardening, canning, needlework and travelling around the country, especially to visit children/grandchildren.
Nella was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Marva (Musch) DeVries, brothers, John “Peter” Musch, Donald Musch, and E. Jack Musch. She is survived by her husband Norman, her sister-in-law Salome Musch, her four children, her 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Services will be held at Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 695 Allen Ave. Muskegon, MI on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 11:00AM. There will not be visitation before the service, but the family would love to visit with you during the luncheon at church, following the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so may make memorial contributions to Western Michigan Christian High School/Middle School or Muskegon Christian School. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442.
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